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This homeowner was suffering from extreme cold in the winter and paying a lot to heat the home to try to make it warmer but it wasn't happening to their liking. There were several things that we did for this home to help it be more energy efficient and save the homeowner on the heating and cooling costs. We insulated the attic with our TruSoft cellulose insulation made of recycled newspaper, which is mixed with borate - a natural Earth element that is flame retardant, as well as in the walls of the home.
First, before we added the insulation to the attic, we made sure to air seal the roof to ensure a tight seal where the air the homeowner was paying to heat and cool wasn't escaping. We then did an open blowing of several inches of our TruSoft Cellulose.
This Binghamton, NY was air sealed before we did an open blow of our TruSoft Cellulose Insulation. We did an open blow of 14 inches in this attic.
This home in Binghamton, NY had Fiberglass batts in the attic, which we know is generally inadequate for keeping the air out. Essentially, the fiberglass batt insulation acts more like an air filter (which is why it gets so dingy and dirty rather than keeping it's yellow or pink color) allowing the cold or hot air depending on the time of year escape, or filter in.
First, we removed the Fiberglass batts. Then we air sealed the rim joists, top plates and other necessary areas in the attic space. We then sprayed 3 inches of our closed cell spray foam to the attic roof deck. This will ensure a nicely insulated home that is more comfortable and more energy efficient.
This homeowner was building their dream home, and wanted to ensure that the home would be energy efficient and well insulated. We proposed to spray 3 inches of our closed cell spray foam to the roof deck, as well as the rim joists to ensure a tight seal to the home. 3 inches of closed cell spray foam was also sprayed into the interior walls of the second floor. The end result is a newly constructed, well insulated home that will be quite comfortable for the new homeowner.
This Binghamton, NY homeowner had recently purchased and moved in to this home, but our Home Comfort Evaluation determined that there wasn't a lot of insulation within the home. We proposed to air seal the attic, then dense pack the attic floor, as well as the stairs to the attic with our TruSoft Cellulose insulation. We also spray foamed 2 inches of closed cell spray foam to the rim joists, making it more comfortable for this homeowner throughout the year. We also did an open blow of TruSoft cellulose insulation to the remaining attic flat. We did an open blow of 18 inches of TruSoft cellulose in the attic for this customer. Now, she'll have warmer winters and cooler summers thanks to the measures we took to make her home more comfortable.